Planning the Bridesmaid Luncheon

September 23, 2009 by Elegant Bridal Accessories
Filed under Bridal Party

Your bridal shower has been celebrated. All the details for your rehearsal dinner were also done. Your maid of honor assures you that everything is fixed for your bachelorette party. Now, the question is, would like to throw a bridesmaids’ luncheon?

You might ask your mom or other married friends if throwing a bridesmaids’ luncheon is necessary. As a new a bride, you might have several questions in mind: Why is it required? Where does it take place? How will ever pay that? Well, you don’t have to panic yourself because bridesmaids’ luncheon is entirely optional, and no lone will blame you of skipping this tradition.

The Host
The host of the luncheon could be either the bride or bridesmaids. The bride will host the luncheon to honor the bridesmaids, or it can be the other way around. However today, this event is mostly hosted by the bride, as a way of thanking them for their efforts. The guests of the luncheon may include the bridesmaids (of course), and other female relatives and friends involved in the wedding.

The Schedule
The name itself doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be, well, a luncheon. This event is usually held on the day before the nuptial, or during the wedding day itself. The foods are typically quite light: salads; finger sandwiches; sherbet; cake; fruits. Today, however, luncheons can be celebrated as dinner at a restaurant, café, home, spa or other places where it is comfortable to throw a luncheon.

The Cake
The bridesmaids’ cake is usually associated with the luncheon. The details of the cake may vary, depending on your preferences, but is often pink and includes a coin, thimble or ring that is baked in. each bridesmaid will be given a slice of cake, and whoever has the trinket in her cake is thought to be the next lady to get married.

Planning bridesmaids’ luncheon is optional, but if considered, one can get very creative and unique. There are lots of great ideas a hostess can choose from. Among the popular are spa themed bridesmaids’ luncheon, co-ed event with the groom-to-be and groomsmen, sporting luncheon, and movie luncheon.

A bridesmaids’ luncheon is also a perfect time to present bridesmaids gifts to bridesmaids. While you want to honor your bridesmaids, it is also a great idea to involve gift-giving, which symbolizes your thanks and appreciation for them. Your bridesmaids have done tremendous things just to help make your wedding day possible. They are your friends who will always be there for you no matter what. So to give back, presenting gifts is the least thing you can do to make them happy and feel appreciated.

Bridesmaids gifts come in a wide variety of items to choose from. These gifts can be purchased in both local and online stores. Among the most popular personalized bridesmaids gifts include personalized handbags, personalized jewelry gifts, bridesmaids apparel, compact mirrors, cosmetic bags, picture frames, and many others. Make these gift items personalized with their names or initials, or you can even add a personal message or a short line of poem to make gifts even more special and memorable.

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